Well, this one came out of nowhere… T-Mobile has just introduced the new myTouch, and it’s a beauty. Packed with a 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 CPU, 5 megapixel camera, 3.8″ display, and front facing camera, the new T-Mobile myTouch compliments the new T-Mobile G2, and pushes the myTouch lineup forward. T-Mobile is making video chat available over 3G networks not just Wi-Fi, which is a great feature, in addition to HSPA+, a pre-installed 8GB microSD card, and Android 2.2. The new myTouch will come in 4 colors, white, black, red, and plum, and it will be “available in time for the holidays.” So, what’s it going to be? G2 or the new myTouch? One more photo after the break followed by the press release!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. will announce a new addition to its exclusive line of Android™-powered T-Mobile® myTouch® smartphones and the continued expansion of its new super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network. Built with families in mind, the newest T-Mobile myTouch helps solve the challenges of staying physically and emotionally connected by sharing photos and video with the HD Camcorder, spontaneous face-to-face conversations through Video Chat and ability to reach 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s new network which is now available in more cities across the country. 1

Unlike other video calling solutions on the market that only work through Wi-Fi, Video Chat on the new myTouch enables customers to connect with loved ones spontaneously from practically anywhere through T-Mobile’s network or Wi-Fi. With the myTouch’s front facing camera paired with Video Chat, customers can hold video conversations with friends and family who have a new T-Mobile myTouch, other compatible mobile device or capable PC. Customers can even see who is available to chat through presence information integrated into the myTouch’s address book.

Designed specifically to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding HSPA+ network, the new myTouch will offer customers blazing fast access to websites, applications, videos, downloads and more. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is the most pervasive mobile broadband network in the country offering 4G speeds in more than 65 major metropolitan areas.

Families also can share moments in high definition with the myTouch’s high-quality HD Camcorder with Screen Share, which allows customers to share or broadcast HD video and pictures they’ve captured. With a few touches of the screen, customers can share their photo album, videos and movies wirelessly with a compatible HDTV or other DLNA device. The new phone also includes three exclusive myTouch features: Genius Button™, powered by Dragon Dictation from Nuance, which lets customers call, text, e-mail or access the internet with a simple voice command; Faves Gallery™ which offers shortcuts to one’s most-contacted family and friends; and myModes which creates customized home screens for work and home.

Designed by HTC exclusively for T-Mobile, the new myTouch features a brilliant 3.8-inch WVGA touch-screen display with virtual keyboard and Swype® for easy text input. The thin and sleek device also comes with a blazing fast second-generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1GHz MSM8255 processor optimized for speed and graphic performance, a 5-megapixel camera, a pre-installed 8GB microSD memory card, and an integrated media player that brings together favorite music, video and internet radio under one set of controls.

Powered by Android 2.2, the myTouch offers a rich mobile Web experience and access to over 80,000 applications on Android Market™ from games to location-based social networks to on-the-go shopping and more. The new device also features pre-loaded HD games, including Rock Band, Asphalt 5 and Monopoly.

The new T-Mobile myTouch is expected to be available in time for the holidays, exclusively from

T-Mobile will now offer 4G speeds on the new myTouch and the T-Mobile G2™ as well as the webConnect Rocket™ 2.0 and Rocket laptop sticks. In addition, customers located in new HSPA+ locations can benefit from faster speeds on their existing 3G smartphones – including popular devices such as the myTouch 3G Slide and Samsung Vibrant™.2

i just really hope they don’t slap their espresso on it. there is always root=)

KyWeezy

Very nice T-mobile

MacMan

Seriously anyone going to buy this kids phone ? If your an adult and are looking at this slap yourself in the face.

jonny

this feels like a bad move it. It is going to cannibalize sales from the G2 and the samsung which are still far superior smartphones.

JohnB

I doubt myTouch HD will cannibalize any sales from G2 since one has a physical keyboard and the other one doesn’t. Typical users don’t cross shop between the two types.

As for Samsung being far superior is no longer true. These second generation Snapdragon based phones no longer lag in performance in comparison to Galaxy S series phones. And Sense UI is still much much better than Sammy’s TouchWiz.

If you are still not aware of Qualcomm’s second generation processors, you should read this:

You mean like how a new Droid on Verizon every month is killing their sales?

Srsbsnss

I don’t think the vibrant belongs in that comment. My hd2 running froyo outperforms the galaxy s almost doubly on quadrant tests without overclocking. Galaxy s phones are sleek and get the job done quickly but theyre far from comparable to the capability of this or the g2

LaShawndaD@TeenMobile

Seems like a decent phone. Front facing camera is nice (especially being able to use it on 3G), but then you will likely have a lot of bloatware, a stupid UI and be on T-mobile’s minuscule 3G network they like to tout as 4G.

javierE186

Why is it that you must hate when T-Mo does a good job. You’re probably on AT&T paying a million dollars a month and that is why you hate everything T-MO does to actually help their customers. I guess you’re tired of getting rammed in the ass with their prices and you have to try belittle the competition. It’s just sad

JB

Is T-Mo finally ready to play with the big boys??

Swagger

I’m not sure if this is the first TMO phone with a front facing cam but now every carrier has one except VZ. hehehe

Nokia Guy

The Nokia E73 Mode from T-Mobile has a front facing camera,

serpentor

Nokia gets no respect.

endless

so how do the two CPUs stack up?

i am thinking this is the older snapdragon?

Jeremiah

This is the second-generation Snapdragon. As already explained ad nauseum, these are more efficient than the Snapdragons released on the Nexus One, Droid Incredible, etc. Plus, with the Adreno 205 GPU instead of the older 200, it’ll be even more of a beast.

I’m definitely returning my G2 for this…I don’t care if it’s not as well built, but I want an FFC.

it looks as though it might have a dock, Im looking at the pictures and see 3 little brass dots on the side of the phone. What do you think??

Usman

Nice eye! If that’s true, I might consider this! I hope it has normal Sense 2.0 instead of the Espresso crap that’s on the MT3G Slide.

Jkr

One Question: is whoopi goldberg gonna be in the commercials again? Cuzzz I’d buy one if she was haha

Jkr

Zebras?

Jkr

I like zebras :)

WalterSobchak

I like turtles!

LONG

The tittle said “1GHz SnapGraDon” lmao

stever

And you said tittle

Danny

A sleek device loaded with modern features everyone loves coupled with a rapidly expanding super fast network what’s not to love?

This ought to be a smash for the holidays being that it will come in so many colors.

Go T-Mobile.

To LaShawndaD and the other adolescent white boys living in a trailer park in the Ozarks pretending to be black women: Kiss my sweet latin ass.

Marc

“sleek”? Really?

serpentor

I think it’s pretty sleek.

Channan

Surprised only one other person caught it so far. SnapGradon? D and G need to switch. You’re insulting Qualcomm.

Jennifer

Damn so excited about this! I’m ready to go back to T-Mobile. My 2 year sentence with Verizon is over at the end of this month.

To all the people getting these as XMAS gifts remember those awesome EM+ (no contract) plans. That’s what I’m getting!

WalterSobchak

Might I ask what you don’t like about Verizon? I was a TMOB convert, and LOVE having 3G everywhere.

Donny

I also converted from Tmobile to Verizon. I will no lover accept not having 3G everywhere I go since I do leave the 25 miles radius of my city more than once a year….unlike many of Tmo enthusiasts who claim to have no problem with losing 3G. Its unnacceptable this day and age not to have it everywhere. 15 dollars more on my bill for reliable service is worth it in my book.

javierE186

Well Danny boy you just said it “Tmo enthusiasts” claim not to lose their 3G. Many that have T-Mo live where there is 3G coverage and do not leave too far. Thus for them it is great because they do not have to pay more. It might not be great for you but it great for others. So don’t try and trash T-Mo because it only makes you seem like you’re feeling the of their competition.

javierE186

Donny*

phone capo

I will wait till they get an andorid phone with a 4.3 inch screen….my touch phones look like toys..specs are real nice tho

Marc

Unfortunately, I think the only way us TMo customers will get such a device, is when we switch companies.

sirpaul

Great article, the phone looks sweet :) And also, great job with the weekend coverage! Great to see you guys are on top of things.

attached image was just a test. wanted to see if that;s how people put avatars beside their name…how do you do that anyways?

WalterSobchak

try gravatar. It works with a lot of sites

sirpaul

Awesome, thanks :)

Jonathan

“Came out of nowhere”? Really? I thought the mytouch hd has been floating around for a while now.

B

You have to remember, BGR doesn’t exactly cater to anything Android or T-Mobile

http://www.bgr.com Boy Genius

Just meant the announcement… not that we had never seen it before

SI

WIFI CALLING IS CONFIRMED!!!!!!!!!

UMA FINALLY COMES TO ANDROID.

If you look at the specs for this on T-Mobile’s page. Wifi Calling is CLEARLY listed under communication.

iName

great specs but wow that phone is ugly

WalterSobchak

Not that I am one to make a choice on whether the hardware is “sexy” or not, because I’m not Paris Hilton, but what makes this phone ugly?

Mike S

White for me and Red for the wifey! Can’t wait.

Our BlackBerry 8900’s are ready to retire.

T-Mobile notated our accounts that we’ll be able to get the $19.99 Android Preferred Unlimited Data Plans on each line when we switch from the BlackBerry OS.

007

Strange looking phone…..

Gina

Score!!!!!! My next phone for sure. This will be my first Android. I love the color options.

Right now I use the enV Touch from Verizon. They’ve been pissing me off this past year. I’m ready for change.

My friend uses T-Mobile here in the Bay area (San Fran) and her phone works really good everywhere we go.

Eric

Having seen this phone in person: Yes it looks much much sleeker. These pics don’t do it justice. The phone is very light and thin and the screen is amazingly sharp and clear. It practically looks 4″ even though it’s 3.8″ technically.

My version did have UMA on it although I didn’t test it out. The WiFi calling feature was an app on the phone itself but not sure if it’s going to be like that at launch.

T-Mobile is also getting 2 Windows Phone 7 phones for those who care by years end. That and other awesome promos ought to make many of you guys really happy.

curious george

Really!1?!.. *tries hard not sound overly cynical* .. so fine sir, can you confirm which version of sense the phone is running?

So Official

This phone wishes it was on Verizon and was a BlackBerry.

Killah Kyle

So this phone wishes to be an overpriced, outdated piece of sh*t with an overpriced plan?

http://fccsf.com jason@fccsf.com

Is there going to be a refresh of the Vibrant for HSPA+?
Samsung Vibrant™.2